Pregnancy safe beauty products can be super difficult and confusing. I have an entire guide devoted to what products are safe to use while pregnant including information on what ingredients to avoid while pregnant and a huge list of pregnancy safe skincare products.
Here you’ll find pregnancy safe products from Cocokind as of 12/5/2022. If it is not safe, I’ll tell you why. All of the products meet my pregnancy safe criteria. Note I will link to every product directly to avoid confusion. You’ll know exactly which product I mean.
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Please read the Pregnancy Beauty Guide intro first, where you will learn which products you actually need to worry about (spoiler alert, you don’t need to worry about all makeup or hair products). I will not review products that fall into the “don’t worry about it” categories. If you want to ask about a specific product, I require that you follow these guidelines for asking about pregnancy/nursing safety. You can also learn more about how to use these pregnancy safety lists. I will delete questions that don’t follow the guidelines or are rude.
Pregnancy and Nursing Safe Products from Cocokind
• facial repair oil
• glow essence with sea grape caviar (at ULTA)
• mymatcha all-over moisture stick (at Target)
• oil to milk cleanser (at ULTA, Target)
• organic chia face oil (at ULTA, Target)
• organic facial cleansing oil
• organic ultra chlorophyll mask
• pore refining concentrate
• raspberry vinegar toner
• revitalizing eye cream (at ULTA, Target)
• rosewater facial toner (at ULTA, Target)
• sake body lotion
• scrubbing clay
• sea kale clay mask (at Target)
• sea moss exfoliator
• texture smoothing cream (at ULTA, Target)
• turmeric mask stick (at Target)
• turmeric tonic (at ULTA)
• vitamin c serum with sea grape caviar (at ULTA, Target)
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• aha jelly cleanser (at ULTA, Target): Tartaric Acid
• ceramide barrier serum (at ULTA, Target): Gluconolactone
• chia bounce mask: Licorice Root
• daily spf (at ULTA, Target): Licorice Root
• postbiotic acne serum (at ULTA, Target): Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone
• resurrection polypeptide cream: Willow Bark
• silk spf (at ULTA, Target): Chemical Sunscreen
• tinted lip shield: Chemical Sunscreen
• turmeric illuminating solution (at ULTA, Target): Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Mandelic Acid
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
• resurfacing sleep mask (at ULTA): Bakuchiol
• watermelon hemp oil: Hemp
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Hi there,
I noticed that you put the cocokind spf as not safe for pregnancy due to licorice root but I didn’t see it in their list of ingredients. I’m not sure if they updated it but could you confirm if these ingredients are safe? Thank you!
https://www.cocokind.com/products/physical-sunscreen
active ingredients: zinc oxide 21%
inactive ingredients: water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, coconut alkanes, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, argania spinosa kernel oil, tocopheryl acetate, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, coco-glucoside, glyceryl caprylate, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, cetearyl glucoside, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, xanthan gum, coco-caprylate/caprate, lecithin, polyhydroxystearic acid, polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, isostearic acid, oryza sativa starch, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, bisabolol, caprylhydroxamic acid, sodium phytate, sclerotium gum, sucrose, phaeodactylum tricornutum extract, glucose, spirulina maxima extract, tocopherol, C10 alcohol, C8 alcohol.
essential oil contents: 0.0%
I just completed this review about a week ago, so it’s very up to date.
The licorice root is the dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
Hi! Thank you so much for your reviews! I’m wondering about cocokind’s new probiotic acne serum.
I have already reviewed all products in this brand that I have access to their ingredient list, please refer to the post about how to request a product review. I need a full ingredient list to review your product, more info here: why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety
Hello!
New product out! Tumeric illuminating Tonic
full IL: water, glycolic acid, gluconolactone1, mandelic acid, potassium hydroxide, cetearyl alcohol, lysolecithin, sclerotium gum, coco-glucoside, sodium benzoate, curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, sodium gluconate, pullulan, xanthan gum, glycerin, silica, calcium gluconate, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract.
Thank you for this amazing site!
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to glycolic acid, gluconolactone, mandelic acid
Safe for pregnancy and nursing? Thanks!
Coco kind Sake Body Lotion:
Full IL: water, glycerin, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, cetearyl alcohol, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, cetearyl glucoside, aspergillus/rice ferment extract1, persea gratissima (avocado) oil*, stearic acid, caprylhydroxamic acid, ethylhexylglycerin, glyceryl caprylate, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, sodium phytate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, maltodextrin.
*certified organic
1sake (fermented rice wine)
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hello,
I’ve been reading that Bakuchiol is an okay retinol alternative during pregnancy, but I see you’ve listed the Cocokind resurfacing sleep mask as a no-go due to the Bakuchiol. Just wanted to confirm that is the case. Thanks!
There’s no information about it’s safety actually. Discussion under retinoids in this post: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
Is this cocokind sake lotion safe for pregnancy?
I have already reviewed all products in this brand that I have access to their ingredient list, please refer to the post about how to request a product review. I need a full ingredient list to review your product, more info here: why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety and in the post under the heading, How to Request a Product Review.
Is the rose water toner nursing safe?
Rose hydrosol, rosa damascena flower water/aqua*
Thank you so much for what you do!
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
How is cocokind’s new ceramide barrier serum?
aloe barbadensis leaf juice*, propanediol, squalane1, glycerin1, sodium citrate, gluconolactone, arginine, lactic acid1, musa sapientum (banana) fruit extract, lysolecithin, sclerotium gum, sodium benzoate, pullulan, xanthan gum, ceteareth-25, beta-glucan, tocopherol2, cetyl alcohol, caprylyl glycol, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, silica, behenic acid, cholesterol, ceramide NP, calcium gluconate, ceramide NS, ceramide AP, ceramide EOS, ceramide EOP, caprooyl phytosphingosine, caprooyl sphingosine.
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to gluconolactone
Hello, Cocokind’s New
AHA Jelly Cleanser
water, glycerin, betaine, musa sapientum (banana) extract, saccharomyces ferment, capryl/capramidopropyl betaine, arginine, xanthan gum, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-4 cocoate, polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, isoamyl laurate, sodium chloride, vitis vinifera (grape) fruit extract, sodium hyaluronate1, lactic acid, phenylpropanol, citric acid, tartaric acid, gluconic acid.
1hyaluronic acid
Thank you so much for this amazing service and website!
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to Tartaric acid
Hi! I’m wondering about cocokind probiotic acne serum?
Ingredients: active ingredients: 1.5% salicylic acid
inactive ingredients: aloe barbadensis leaf juice*, propanediol, glycerin, sodium citrate, musa sapientum (banana) fruit extract, gluconolactone, lysolecithin1, sclerotium gum, maltodextrin, sodium benzoate, sodium hydroxide, pullulan, xanthan gum, lactobacillus ferment, tocopherol, silica, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, calcium gluconate, beta-glucan, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, morinda citrifolia fruit extract.
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to gluconolactone
Hello, and thank you so much for this wonderful resource! I was wondering if Cocokind’s new Chia Bounce Mask is pregnancy/nursing safe.
Ingredients: water, pentylene glycol, diglycerin, spirulina platensis extract, panthenol, fructooligosaccharides, coconut acid, beta vulgaris (beet) root extract, arginine, glycogen, salvia hispanica seed extract, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, potassium sorbate, sodium hyaluronate, carrageenan, lactobacillus ferment, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, glucomannan, linolenic acid.
Thank you again for all the great info you provide on your site!
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice root 🙁
Hi Dr. Can you please review cocokind’s new product thank you
Chia bounce mask
full il: water, pentylene glycol, diglycerin, spirulina platensis extract, panthenol, fructooligosaccharides, coconut acid, beta vulgaris (beet) root extract, arginine, glycogen, salvia hispanica seed extract1, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, potassium sorbate, sodium hyaluronate2, carrageenan, lactobacillus ferment, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, glucomannan, linolenic acid.
1chia seed extract
2hyaluronic acid
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice root
Hi! What about the texture smoothing cream?
Water, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Water, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Seed Extract, Arginine, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil***, Glycerin, Lecithin, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract**, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pullulan, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Phytate, Sorbitan Trioleate, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tanacetum Vulgare Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract. *Certified Organic **Flax Extract ***Tsubaki Seed Oil
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi there! Could you review the following for pregnancy and breastfeeding? Most are listed above but I think a few may have been reformulated since the list was made. And some of the ingredient lists are different on the product boxes than what the website says (mainly the vitamin C serum). Thank you!
1. Scrubbing Clay: water/aqua, kaolin1, hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, glycerin, coffea arabica (coffee) seed powder2, oryza sativa (rice) powder, stearic acid, glyceryl stearate SE, cetyl alcohol, bentonite, cichorium intybus (chicory) root extract3, glyceryl caprylate, ethylhexylglycerin, polysorbate 20, hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, caprylhydroxamic acid, xanthan gum, sodium phytate.
1red clay
2upcycled coffee grounds
3prebiotic chicory
essential oil contents: 0.0%
2. Glow Essence: water/aqua, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower water, glycerin, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, caulerpa lentillifera extract1, aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract*2, hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract*3, rosa canina fruit extract*, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract*, citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil*, eucalyptus globulus leaf oil*, sodium dehydroacetate
*certified organic
1sea grape caviar extract
2blue-green algae extract
3sea buckthorn extract
essential oil contents: 0.15%
3. Vitamin C serum:
aloe barbadensis leaf juice*, glycerin, water, pentylene glycol, sodium ascorbyl phosphate1, xanthan gum, sodium hyaluronate2, caulerpa lentillifera extract3, passiflora incarnata fruit extract*, rosa canina fruit extract*, tocopherol, sodium dehydroacetate, citric acid, sodium phytate, vegetable oil
*certified organic
1vitamin C
2hyaluronic acid
3sea grape caviar extract
4. Raspberry Vinegar Toner: water, rubus idaeus (raspberry) fruit vinegar, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate
essential oil contents: 0.0%
5. Facial Repair Oil: cocos (coconut) nucifera oil*^, persea gratissima (avocado) oil*, rosa canina fruit oil*
*certified organic
^fair trade certified
All 5 are Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Thank you for this amazing guide and all the work you put into it! I used your information for my first pregnancy and am now back again while pregnant with #2.
What is the deal with stearic acid? I see this pop up on various websites as “not pregnancy safe”. Do they mean pure stearic acid? It seems to be in a lot of creams and moisturizers I use (including the Cocokind Texture Smoothing Cream), so I’m wondering if I should be wary of it. You don’t have it listed as an ingredient you screen for and you’ve approved many products that contain it, but just wanted to specifically ask about it. Thank you!
Stearic acid is a fatty acid, not an “acid”. I have no idea why they would say it isn’t safe.
Thank you so much for the quick response. That calms my fears! It might be a “consider the source” issue. I know how big of an unfiltered mess the internet can be!
Thank you again!
*In case you wanted to see one place where I saw this info: https://beminimalist.co/blogs/skin-care/skincare-during-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding
(Text pasted from that page):
According to the US Cosmetic Database, stearic acid is classified as a “low to moderate hazard ingredient.”
The studies conducted so far sharply point out that:
The acid may lead to toxins in the brain and adversely affect the nervous system.
A similar build-up of toxins may take place in the other organs.
It can affect the respiratory system as well.
It even has the potential to be a carcinogen.
It causes skin irritation (especially if one has sensitive skin or is allergic to the ingredient).
Even with small doses of the element, side effects have been observed.
It forms a part of the emollients and moisturizers mainly.
Dermatologists advise limiting the use of stearic acid during pregnancy.
Hi, here’s a new product that I’m wondering about, specifically for during nursing. Thanks!
Resurrection Polypepetide Cream:
water/eau, citrullus lanatus (watermelon) seed oil, squalane, triolein, musa sapientum (banana) leaf/trunk extract, glycerin, betaine, cetearyl olivate, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, crambe abyssinica seed oil phytosterol esters, glyceryl stearate se, jojoba esters, selaginella lepidophylla extract (1), cetearyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, sorbitan olivate, nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76 (2), butylene glycol, salix alba (willow) bark extract, genipa americana fruit extract (3), sorbitan palmitate, sorbitan oleate, xanthan gum, citric acid.
1) resurrection plant extract 2) plant-derived 3) jagua fruit extract
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to willow bark
Thank you so much 🙂
Hi, is their new product safe for breastfeeding? Full ingredients below
water/eau, citrullus lanatus (watermelon) seed oil, squalane, triolein, musa sapientum (banana) leaf/trunk extract, glycerin, betaine, cetearyl olivate, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, crambe abyssinica seed oil phytosterol esters, glyceryl stearate se, jojoba esters, selaginella lepidophylla extract (1), cetearyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, sorbitan olivate, nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76 (2), butylene glycol, salix alba (willow) bark extract, genipa americana fruit extract (3), sorbitan palmitate, sorbitan oleate, xanthan gum, citric acid.
1) resurrection plant extract 2) plant-derived 3) jagua fruit extract
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to willow bark
Hi! I was wondering if cocokind’s new(er) vitamin c glow serum is safe for pregnancy/nursing?
Vitamin c glow serum
Ingredients: aloe barbadensis leaf juice*, water/eau, glycerin, polyglycerin-6, pentylene glycol, ascorbyl glucoside(1), azelaic acid, propanediol, xanthan gum, caprylyl glyceryl ether, sodium hydroxide, sodium citrate, betaine, caulerpa lentillifera extract(2), caprylhydroxamic acid, sodium hyaluronate(3), sodium phytate, sodium benzoate, citric acid.
*certified organic
1vitamin c
2sea grape caviar extract
3hyaluronic acid
Safe for pregnancy and nursing